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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.70, 2,912.22 and 967.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.70, 2,912.22 and 967.88 is: 1,450.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.70 : 2,912.22 = 967.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.70/2,912.22 = 967.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.70x = 2,912.22 × 967.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.70x = 2,818,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,679.49/1,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.91

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